February 11, 2025

The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

Over the past few decades, a growing body of research has revealed an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline in older adults. Studies have found that individuals with hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia and experience faster rates of cognitive decline over time compared to those with […]
January 28, 2025

Study finds fluoride in water does not affect brain development

A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development. Professor Loc Do from UQ’s School of Dentistry said the IQ scores of 357 people who had participated in the 2012–2014 National Child Oral Health Study were assessed […]
January 22, 2025

Novel ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer's licensed to new startup

A promising ultrasound therapy to potentially restore brain function in people with Alzheimer's disease has been licenced to a new startup spun out of The University of Queensland. The therapeutic ultrasound technology developed by Professor Jürgen Götz from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute will be progressed toward clinical use by Ceretas, […]
December 29, 2024

Challenge: Point-of-care test for latent tuberculosis detection

NineSigma’s client is a leading global pharmaceutical company at the forefront of state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical research and innovation. As part of their innovation pursuits, they are launching a novel new treatment for Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts over 125 million individuals globally. Psoriasis is characterized by red, scaly patches of […]
November 19, 2024

Is Cognitive Decline a Normal Part of the Aging Process?

As we get older, it's normal for our thinking and memory skills to change, and there is a common misconception that a decline in mental faculties is somehow an acceptable facet of the aging process. While some decline is expected, how much is normal? Understanding what's considered a typical part […]